From the headlong rush of the overture, Mozart’s timeless comedy is a breathless journey through one very eventful day in the life of an 1830s château. Figaro and his bride Susanna conspire to foil the unwanted advances of Count Almaviva, while the Countess has her heart stolen by a cross-dressing pageboy. Mozart’s music unfolds with beautiful solos and ensembles to amplify the deep emotions behind the seemingly farcical surface.
Music Director of The Royal Opera Antonio Pappano brings his specialist perspective to Mozart’s effervescent score. A young and predominantly Italian cast, including Riccardo Fassi, Giulia Semenzato and Germán E. Alcántara perform this revival of David McVicar’s sumptuous and hugely popular period staging.
Riccardo Fassi (Figaro); Giulia Semenzato (Susanna); Germán E. Alcántara (Count Almaviva); Federica Lombardi (Countess Almaviva); Hanna Hipp (Cherubino); Gregory Bonfatti (Don Basilio); Monica Bacelli (Marcellina); Gianluca Buratto (Bartolo); Jeremy White (Antonio); Alexandra Lowe (Barbarina); Alasdair Elliott (Don Curzio); The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus; Antonio Pappano
Stage Director: David McVicar
"... an exceptional, exhilarating revival ... McVicar’s elegant production strikes a perfect balance between the high seriousness and slapstick comedy of this timeless, surpassingly brilliant work, whose story unfolds in one single day." (The Independent ★★★★★)
"An unexpectedly fresh revival of one of the greatest operas. Thanks to a brilliant young cast, a great conductor and a terrific performance from the orchestra, this was a magnificent evening at the opera, pure joy from start to finish ... this was by far the best ensemble production I have ever seen. The whole cast, the orchestra and the conductor all worked brilliantly together to enjoy themselves and delight the audience and it was most appreciated. A great performance of a brilliant production of a superb opera. All in all, a perfect Figaro." (The Daily Express ★★★★★)
"... a fizzy, funny, hugely accomplished revival ..." (The Daily Telegraph ★★★★)
Available on DVD & Blu-ray from August 2023
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